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Professional charges for debt collection

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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19 Sep 2024 at 08:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed a public procurement process for professional debt collection services, classified under "Administrative services of agencies" (CPV: 75120000). Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15 2TT), the contract was initiated through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process moved rapidly through its stages, with the tender period ending on 20 May 2024, and the contract period spanning from 21 May 2024 to 21 May 2025. Key dates include the award being published on 19 September 2024 and the contract being awarded on 22 May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in debt collection services, particularly those classified as large enterprises. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, signals a favourable market for experienced agencies, especially those capable of managing administrative services for academic institutions. Companies within this sector, such as Shakespeare Martineau LLP, the successful supplier, stand to benefit from similar future contracts and can leverage such opportunities to grow their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with major universities and public bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional charges for debt collection

Notice Description

Professional charges re collection of debt

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c09209c-c27b-45ab-9f93-12af1150f3bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5567868c-2cfe-41ce-ab44-5863fc90ea0e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75120000 - Administrative services of agencies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2024 - 21 May 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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